Heat wave continues in northwest plains, rain and dust storm likely

According to the latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India, parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab are expected to observe dust storm, thunderstorm and rain in the next 48 hours. The moist westerly winds under the influence of a tropical cyclone Nanauk in the Arabian Sea will bring this change in weather in these parts. But these activities will mostly happen post noon or evening hours, so chances of a significant drop in day temperatures are being ruled out.

Heat wave conditions were observed as day temperatures remained above normal by several notches in  Amritsar, Chandigarh and Ludhiana in Punjab, Hisar and Karnal in Haryana, Agra and Aligarh in west Uttar Pradesh and Jaipur and Kota in east Rajasthan. Barmer, Bikaner and Jaisalmer in west Rajasthan experienced drop in day temperatures on Tuesday.

In Uttar Pradesh, Banda recorded a maximum of 48.3°C with Allahabad also witnessing a sharp rise. Maximum in Allahabad on Tuesday settled at 47.5°C. With change in wind conditions, day temperatures may drop marginally in east Uttar Pradesh. Bihar and Gangetic West Bengal, waiting for the arrival of Monsoon, will witness below or near normal day temperatures.

With dry northwesterly getting restricted, temperatures in Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, Satna and Raipur in Chhattisgarh will drop marginally in the next 48 hours. Vidarbha in Central Peninsular will also witness a drop in day temperature during this period.